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Synonyms

influential

American  
[in-floo-en-shuhl] / ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl /

adjective

  1. having or exerting influence, especially great influence.

    three influential educators.
    Synonyms:
    important , forceful , consequential

noun

  1. a person who exerts or can exert strong influence.

    according to influentials of the fashion industry.
influential British  
/ ˌɪnflʊˈɛnʃəl /

adjective

  1. having or exerting influence

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Other Word Forms

  • influentially adverb
  • noninfluential adjective
  • noninfluentially adverb
  • overinfluential adjective
  • quasi-influential adjective
  • quasi-influentially adverb
  • uninfluential adjective
  • uninfluentially adverb

Etymology

Origin of influential

First recorded in 1560–70; from Medieval Latin influenti(a) “stellar emanation” ( influence ) + -al 1

Example Sentences

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She also has a Coachella headline slot coming in April, making her the first Latina to top the world’s most influential festival.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1982 I was recruited by the New York Times to take the No. 2 spot on its influential art criticism desk.

From Los Angeles Times

ORB, however, became influential only when arousal was very high, and its involvement appeared to decrease the clarity of visual encoding.

From Science Daily

Leek Hockey Club, where Sherwani was a life member, described him as one of the club's greatest players and arguably their most influential.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia, the world's leading oil exporter and the most influential member of OPEC+, has made the accommodation of US interests "an important asset" in its diplomacy with Washington, said Perrin.

From Barron's

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